Vacation Friends

About Vacation Friends

Vacation Friends is a 2021 American comedy film about a straight-laced couple that discovers that the wild couple they meet at a resort are not quite what they seem to be. This turns their wedding plans into a nightmare. Directed by Clay Tarver, the film stars John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Meredith Hagner and Yvonne Orji.

Making / Production

Directed by Clay Tarver, Vacation Friends was produced by Broken Road Productions and distributed by Hulu. It was the first film under the 20th Century Studios, now a division of The Walt Disney Company, marking a new era of filmmaking.

Actors

• John Cena as Ron: Cena plays Ron, a free-spirited individual who enjoys life to the fullest. His carefree attitude creates chaos and hilarity throughout the film.
• Lil Rel Howery as Marcus: Marcus is one half of the straight-laced couple who meets Ron and his partner at the resort. Howery plays the character with comedic finesse, earning many laughs.
• Yvonne Orji as Emily: Emily is Marcus’s fiancee, who is drawn into the whirlwind antics of Ron and his girlfriend.
• Meredith Hagner as Kyla: Hagner plays Kyla, Ron’s equally carefree girlfriend. Her charisma and charm add to the comedic aspects of the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was primarily filmed in Atlanta, Georgia and Puerto Rico.
• John Cena performed his own stunts in the film.
• The film was initially set for a theatrical release but was later released digitally on Hulu due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quotes

• "This is the best weekend ever!" - Ron
• "I don’t have a single friend I can trust to take the reins." - Marcus
• "We met these two animals down in Mexico." - Emily

Music, Soundtrack

• "What I Like About You" by The Romantics
• "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan
• "Whoomp! There It Is" by Tag Team